2015 Map of Bangor

About this map

The Sierra Nevada foothills of Butte County are defined by a complex network of ravines and gulches feeding the N Honcut Cr drainage system. Settled centers like Bangor and Wyandotte anchor the landscape, while smaller locales such as Hurleton and Swedes Flat mark higher elevations. This 2015 survey reveals an intricate hydraulic infrastructure, where the Palermo Canal, Bangor Ditch, and Henderson Ditch lace across the contours of the terrain. The topography is deeply incised by family-named and descriptive features, including Dutch Ravine, French Ravine, and Fine Gold Gulch. Local landmarks like Rattlesnake Point and Phoenix Hill provide prominent elevation markers, while the Oak Grove Cemetery serves as a vital touchpoint for those researching the genealogy of these foothill communities. The map highlights the transition between the flat Sacramento Valley to the west and the rising ridges where the Upper Rocky Honcut Cr originates.